Applied Agricultural Science and Technology, a comprehensive course, prepares students for successful entry into diverse agricultural science, business, and industry courses of study and workplaces. Topics of instruction include essential knowledge and skills in plant science; animal science and technology; principles of food science technology; basic mechanical skills in agricultural applications; agriculture and environmental science relationships; and personal and agricultural business management. This course is recommended for students in freshman students.

8382 Components and Properties of Soil
8380 Importance and Formation of Soil
8381 Soil Formations
8383 Soil Classification Systems
8384 Plant Structure and Functions of Plant Parts
8385 Plant Growth and Development: Seed Germination
8386 Plant Growth and Development: Production, Use, and Storage of Food in Plants
8388 Sexual and Asexual Reproduction of Plants
8387 Plant Genetics
8389 Plant Breeding
8390 Plant Recognition: Classification and Identification of Field Crop Plants
8391 Animal Growth and Development
8392 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
8393 Breeds of Beef Cattle
8394 Breeds of Swine
8395 Breeds of Sheep
8396 Breeds of Dairy Cattle
8397 Classes, Breeds, and Varieties of Poultry – Chickens, Turkeys,
and Captive Game Birds
8894 Breeds of Horses
8399 Selecting Beef Cattle
8400 Selecting Swine
8401 Selecting Sheep
8402 Selecting Dairy Cattle
8403 Selecting Poultry – Chickens, Turkeys, and Captive Game Birds
8891 Selecting Horses
8405 Animal Reproduction
8406 Animal Genetics
8407 Methods of Animal Breeding
8408 The Importance of the Food Science Industry
8409 Trends in Food Production
8410 Identifying Major Areas of Agricultural Mechanics
8411 Identifying Safety and Laboratory Procedures
8412 Performing Basic Skills in Agricultural Construction – Tools
8413 Identifying Lumber and Computing Bill of Materials
8414 Identifying and Using Fasteners
8415 Agricultural Chemicals and the Environment
8416 Proper Use of Agricultural Chemicals
8417 Alternative Energy Sources
8418 Energy Conservation
8419 Water Conservation
8375-B Describing the Importance and Use of Budgeting
8375-C Describing the Importance and Procedures of Personal Finance
8375-D Applying Procedures for Record Keeping, Budgeting, and Financing
8375-A Discussing the Importance and Procedures of Keeping Accurate Records
8516 Entrepreneurship Ideas in Agricultural Science and Technology